What do you think about neon pink, orange, green running shoes?

Its a runner thing. In rugby the forwards all have black (boots) cleats. All the the show boating backs that do all the running - yellow, green, purple, and so on. It a personality trait good or bad.
Same shoe different personality. Being 6'4" 260 lbs and size 14 foot I stay away from the clown shoes. But that's my just me.

I personally dislike them

Many of the higher quality running shoes on the market come in wild colors.  The AF noticed this and changed the regulation to allow bright colored PT shoes.

As I am someone who has multiple bulged disks in my back and suffer planters faciatis in both feet, I really don't understand this concern over looks of someone's shoes. it is really disturbing that any leader would place the look of a Soldier's shoes over their well-being. instead of asking about color, why don't we spend some time understanding foot types and how that translates into different shoes?

It would be nice to maintain the uniformity of the APFU all the way to the shoes but unfortunately comfort and functionality comes first. Unless DOD aligns with Nike/Reebok et al and develop universally superior set of running shoes(doubt it). Pvt Snuffy has to wear what works for him or her in-spite of the colors....PT used to be in black leather combat boots...:)

We have to ride on this one for awhile. Someone higher up will finally revise the regulations to keep those who want wear what seems like reflective belts around their feet, from wearing them in pt formation. I view it like haircuts; there is what is 'within regulation' and there are times the NCO needs to make a judgement call.(which is also stated in the reg) If the NCO doesn't approve of the haircut... Well, you need to get a haircut.(AR 670-1 (1-8 paragraph 1) pg3)

Running shoe selection is a very personal purchase.  Some of us run a lot outside of PT sessions, if a runner wants to have bright shoes for visibility that's fine.  Most of the time we run at PT, the roads are closed and visibility isn't as important.  Most manufactures make bright shoes in conservative colors.  Go to the px, try on shoes, go home and see if that same style available in a conservative (black, white or gray based) color and purchase, they will be cheaper.  Save the bright shoe for running on your own and make an attempt to conform.

SFC Whittington,<div><br></div><div>I think some high-placed leaders must agree with you. &nbsp;There's an article in the Army Times that says the DoD is looking for manufacturers to create a standard PT shoe for service members.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>I wear black Nikes for PT now, but only because an NCO in AIT used to comment on my bright running shoes and I took that as a suggestion to change. &nbsp;I prefer more colorful shoes because I find them more attractive.</div>

Running shoes are really the only way to identify yourself in uniform. &nbsp;It also provides an extra level of visibility to the reflective vest or belt. &nbsp;If bright colored shoes help a person enjoy the redundancy of 0530 or 0630 PRT sessions then I feel then should let be. &nbsp;I dont think soft shoe profile personnel should be authorized them in ACUs though. &nbsp;I think black or white should be the standard for wear in the duty uniform.